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Animal Control
Our Mission
To enhance, educate, and promote animal safety and welfare within the community through compassion, respect, and kindness.
Duties & Responsibilities
Animal Control Officers (ACO's) are responsible for enforcing state and local laws pertaining to the keeping of domestic animals for the purpose of protecting public safety, property, and ensuring animal welfare, in accordance with MGL Chapter 140, Section 155.
Important Shelter News
- The Wet Nose Pet Food Bank is open to the public to assist those in need with feeding their beloved pets. Please contact us to arrange pick up or (local) delivery of pet food items.
- REMINDER 2022 dog licenses are now available at the Town Clerk's Office. Please contact Animal Control or Town Clerk for questions regarding dog licenses. Any dog not licensed by March 15th, will be subject to fines by Animal Control in accordance with state and local by-laws.
Fees
- Leash Law violation penalties: $50 1st offense, $75 2nd offense, $150 3rd & subsequent offenses in accordance with local by-laws.
- Animals surrendered to the shelter: sliding scale fee of $25-$100 based on animals health and condition.
- Animals impounded by Animal Control: $50 per animal
- Adoption fees: Kittens: $125, Cats $150, Dogs$375. We offer Sr. Citizen, Military Families, and First Responder discount. Contact the shelter for more information.
Other Animal Related Documents
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Animal Control
Physical Address
28 Evergreen Street
Kingston, MA 02364
Phone: 781-585-0529Fax: 781-831-6731
After Hours Emergencies: 781-585-0523
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pmSaturday
9 am to 2 pmSunday and Holidays
ClosedThe Animal Control office is not staffed 24 hours a day. Your call is important, please have patience when waiting for a return call.
Adoption Hours
By appointment only
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Joanna Boudreau
Sr. Animal Control Officer
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Sonya Buckner
Assistant Animal Control Officer
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Debra Mueller
Inspector of AnimalsPhone: 339-832-2152
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